(From third right) Abdul Karim , Abang Abdul Wahap and others groove on stage as Cita Citata performs one of her hits .
KUCHING: The ‘Malam Dua Budaya’ (Night of Two Cultures) concert proved the highlight of the Nightly Heritage Shows organised by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) in conjunction with Old Kuching Smart Heritage Agenda (OKSHe).
The concert, held Saturday at Kuching Waterfront, witnessed a mix of local and Indonesian artistes, including famous ‘dangdut’ singer Cita Citata, performing in front of honoured guests and audiences.
Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Datuk Bandar of Kuching North Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai, Ministry of Tourism Indonesia (Kemenpar) director Adella Raung and Consulate General of Indonesia in Kuching Yoni Tri Prayitno were among the honoured guests.
In his speech, Abdul Karim said the concert, along with the ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ branding, has helped boost the promotion for both Sarawak and Indonesia as ideal tourism destinations.
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KUCHING: With its theme “Sharing Our Similarities and Celebrating Our Differences”, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is inviting the public to the Wonderful Indonesia Festival 2019 at the Waterfront here this weekend.
The three-day festival is a collaboration with the Consulate-General Republic of Indonesia here, and supported by the Sarawak government.
Duo Petromax will also be performing with Cita Citata.
Initiated to enhance ties between the two countries, the festival will be officiated by Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah on March 30 at 8pm.
Prior to the increase of 17.9 per cent Malaysian tourist arrivals to Indonesia last year, its government is expecting to welcome 2.9 million Malaysian tourists this year.
Its assistant deputy director of marketing for Borneo region Novi Rahayu said this at a press conference yesterday.
“We are inviting visitors to know more about the nature and culture of Indonesia as our government is looking forward to receiving 1.4 million Sarawakian tourists in 2019.
“With this event,...

Abang Johari (fifth left) and Abang Abdul Wahap (fourth left) pose for a photo with the Friendly Neighbourhood Award winners.
KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is currently holding various activities till March 31 to commemorate the launching of its Old Kuching Smart Heritage Agenda.
Datuk Bandar of Kuching North Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said among the activities are ‘Malam Kebudayaan Warisan’ and exhibitions involving government and private agencies as well as communities involved in DBKU’s ‘Friendly Neighbourhood’ initiative.
“There are many other beneficial activities like sports, entertainment, e-contest, Kuching Got Talent and Heritage Kitchen,” he said at the launch of DBKU Old Kuching Smart Heritage Agenda at Kuching Waterfront on Wednesday night.
Abang Abdul Wahap added that the agenda is a symbol uniting Sarawakians towards digital economy while maintaining Sarawak’s cultural heritage.
“Thus, I hope all Kuching folk continue to support the chief minister’s aspiration to spearhead Sarawak towards digital economy transformation, and to transform Kuching City as a liveable, dynamic, beautiful,...